I’m Coming Home!

06.27.2012

Hi everyone!

Great news… Actually two bits of great news: I had my follow up appointment yesterday and got the A-Ok to fly home! Yay! And even more exciting than that, my tumor marker – yes the one that has been over 1000 since December and that pretty much tracks the cancer activity in my body – IS 36 – THAT IS NORMAL! Can I hear a collective WOO HOO?!?!?!! As you can imagine this news came as a huge relief to us. It truly is a miracle.

I’ve been feeling a little better every day. Still pretty wonky and in need of narcotics and lots of naps for sure. Jesse and my dear friend Lisa took great care of me while we were in Cape Cod this week. I feel like a ten pound weakling (95 pounds actually) and have to remind myself that getting back in shape will take time.

I will really miss my cousin Emma and her four kids Dylan, Owen, Molly and Emily. I’m so grateful for all the bed time reading, banana bread, art projects etc. It’s been the silver lining to reconnect with them as well as my cousin Dave, his wife Jess and their little guy Grady. I’m sad to be leaving before getting more time with my cousin Lisa and her four amazing boys but  promise to make the east coast tour more frequently.

For the first time since last December I am starting to breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks to all of you who have been such an amazing support to me, Jesse, Alison, and my family these past six months. I look forward to getting back to Vancouver and settling back to life and to slowly feeling “normal” again. I’m hoping to bring back some of the east coast warmth and sunshine we’ve been enjoying – that will definitely help with my recovery!

I look forward to reconnecting with all of you this summer!

With love, light and gratitude always,

Sam